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Conditions›Body lice›Pubic lice

Pubic lice

Pubic lice is a parasitic infection of the hair shaft that can cause irritation and itching. It is spread by close contact.
Dr. Kelly Kane
Dr. Kelly Kanereviewed this
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Is a type of:Body lice
How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Common

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